'Thalaivar 173' script locked: Rajinikanth–Cibi Chakravarthi film to go on floors in April

Superstar Rajinikanth is currently busy with several projects, but excitement is already building around his upcoming film tentatively titled 'Thalaivar 173.' The film will be helmed by Cibi Chakravarthi, and the project has now taken a significant step.

The makers of 'Thalaivar 173' posted an official update on social media with the caption "ARAMBIKALAMA" and shared pictures of director Cibi Chakravarthi and his team. The official pictures indicated that the complete film script and screenplay are finalized, signaling the end of the script development process. The announcement created strong buzz among fans eagerly waiting to see the Superstar return with another entertaining film.

'Thalaivar 173' pre-production work in full swing

With the script now locked, the film’s pre-production work is moving ahead at a brisk pace. Director Cibi Chakravarthi reportedly crafted the story as a mix of emotion, action, and commercial elements. The film is getting a careful design to cram it with the expectations of big moments and explosive action patterns of a Rajinikanth movie.

Rajinikanth's film shoot to begin in April

The production team also revealed that the shooting for 'Thalaivar 173' is expected to begin in April. The project was officially announced earlier this year, and the team has followed a structured plan for its development. After the January announcement, the team focused on finalising the script, which was completed in March. With preparations moving ahead smoothly, the team expects to start filming soon, raising anticipation among fans.

'Thalaivar 173' targets Pongal 2027 release

The makers are working toward a grand release for the film on Pongal, 2027. If scheduled as planned, the film would be ready before the festival even starts and would release during the festival. On the other hand, Rajinikanth is involved in many films like 'Jailer 2,' the titan of the man who is a superstar fights on various fronts. Changing his universe with a new director, having the script in his hand, and a well-planned shooting schedule, 'Thalaivar 173' is set to be an amazing film that his fans eagerly await.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”